Associate Attorney

About the job

Are you a passionate attorney looking to take the next step in your legal career? Look no further! Aleshire & Wynder, LLP is seeking a dynamic and ambitious full time Associate Attorney to join our team.

As an Associate Attorney at Aleshire & Wynder, LLP, you will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of challenging legal projects. From conducting legal research to drafting legal documents, you will gain valuable experience and enhance your skills in various areas of law. Our firm is renowned for its commitment to client satisfaction, and as an Associate, you will play a crucial role in providing exceptional legal counsel to our esteemed clients. What sets this position apart is the flexibility to work from home. This allows you to strike a healthy work-life balance while still delivering high-quality legal services. In terms of compensation, we offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience.

We value and invest in our employees, recognizing their hard work and dedication. Join our esteemed team and contribute to our mission of providing top-notch legal services to our clients. Apply today and take the first step towards an exciting and rewarding legal career with Aleshire & Wynder, LLP. You can get great benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, and Competitive Salary.

ALESHIRE & WYNDER, LLP: WHAT DRIVES US

Aleshire & Wynder, LLP, is a California-based private law firm of 60+ attorneys with offices located in Oakland, Westlake Village, Los Angeles, Fresno, Irvine, and Riverside. Aleshire & Wynder is a unique law firm dedicated to the representation of public entities by providing innovative, ethical, and cost-effective legal representation.

Responsibilities - Associate Attorney

• Cover a wide array of practice areas including, but not limited to, Cannabis, Code Enforcement, Contracts & Public Works, Economic Development, Education, Elections, Energy & Utilities, Environment & Natural Resources, Ethics & Open Government, Franchises, Housing, Labor & Employment, Land Use & Zoning, Litigation, Mining, Mobile home Parks & Rent Control, Property Acquisition & Takings, Public Agency Organization, Public Finance, Public Safety, Real Estate, Risk Management & Torts, Telecommunications, Toxics & Hazardous Waste and Water
• Research and analyze the law on complex issues and writing briefs for submission to a Supervising Attorney(s)
• Analyze and summarize complicated legal documents, including contracts, and suggesting alterations to those documents
• Perform discovery of various electronically stored data and hard copies of information in preparation for litigation
• Perform due diligence in legal matters concerning contracts and agreements
• Analyze probable outcomes of cases, using knowledge of legal precedents to reveal potential legal liabilities for our clients
• Advise clients concerning business transactions, claim liability, advisability of prosecuting or defending lawsuits, or legal rights and obligations
• Represent clients in court or before government agencies
• Evaluate findings and develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases
• Gather evidence to formulate defense or to initiate legal actions, by such means as interviewing clients and witnesses to ascertain the facts of a case
• Search for and examine public and other legal records to write opinions or identify complexities
• Confer with colleagues with specialties in appropriate areas of legal issue to establish and verify bases for legal proceedings
• Maintain communication with a client concerning representation as needed under the discretion of the Supervising Attorney(s)
• Perform administrative and management functions related to the practice of law
• Complete special projects as assigned
• Perform related duties as assigned
• Supervise Legal Secretaries and Paralegals as needed
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures

What Matters Most

• Must be a member of the California State Bar
• 2+ years' experience as a practicing attorney preferred
• Ability to handle a high case load and willingness to meet personally with clients
• Municipal Law experience a plus
• Prior court appearance, written discovery and deposition experience a plus
• Experience in all phases of litigation process
• Ability to effectively set priorities, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects under Supervising Attorney(s)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong propensity for people and detail
• Adaptable to changing priorities; flexible
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to interact with all levels of firm personnel, clients, other counsel and vendors
• Complete knowledge of local and Federal Rules of Court
• Trial support and presentation experience a plus
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given

Join our team of skilled legal professionals and showcase your expertise in a challenging and rewarding position.

Apply now and take the next step in your legal career with Aleshire & Wynder, LLP.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $140,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• Fresno, CA 93721 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Fresno, CA 93721: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Fresno, CA 93721